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Maul: Shadow Lord Debuts First Clip Using 'Duel of the Fates' Before April 6 Premiere

The needle drop signals a darker, character-led take on Maul that anchors Lucasfilm’s next animated series.

Overview

  • An exclusive IGN clip, released Wednesday, scores Maul’s entrance with “Duel of the Fates,” tying the series to The Phantom Menace’s most famous theme.
  • Reporting says the footage comes from early in episode one and frames the show squarely around Maul’s point of view.
  • The series arrives April 6 on Disney+, with longtime voice actor Sam Witwer returning as Maul.
  • Coverage describes a post–Clone Wars setting that follows Maul as he tries to rebuild power through the galaxy’s criminal networks.
  • Outlets highlight tone and style in different ways, with Gizmodo and GeekTyrant zeroing in on the music choice while ComicBook.com points to a hyperreal look influenced by Arcane and Into the Spider‑Verse.